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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$54.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$49.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$15.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$39.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,408 (FY2023)

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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025170 housing units ($58.0M)

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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 15:00

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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 15:00

City Council

Council to consider bids for Hinesville Police Department door access system upgrade

The Hinesville City Council will approve minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting and hear several informational presentations. It will discuss the final plat for 36 single‑family lots on Crystal Lake Drive, consider a state grant application for transitional housing, evaluate bids to upgrade the police department’s door access system, and review a new alcoholic beverage license for 114 East General Screven Way. These items are presented as action items for council decision.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM July 16, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the July 2, 2026, Council Meeting and correct an administrative error. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. HINESVILLE SKATE SOCIETY To Present to the Mayor and City Council, information regarding the Hinesville Skate Society. Informational Item 3.2. CHAMBER QUARTERLY UPDATE Chamber Quarterly Update Informational Item 3.3. STORM UPDATE To Present to the Mayor and City Council a Storm Update and Response. Informational Item 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PLANNING AND ZONING 5.1. WESTVIEW VILLAGE To Present to the Mayor and City Council for Consideration, the Final Plat for thirty-six (36) Single-Family Lots on Crystal Lake Drive (District #4) Action Item 6. PUBLIC HEARING 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. RESOLUTION #2026-10 2026 BALANCE OF STATE CONTINUUM OF CARE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GRANT APPLICATION To Present to the Mayor and City Council for consideration to authorize submission of the 2026 Bala [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 15:00

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Council considers proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08

The City Council will review a proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08. The meeting also includes several informational presentations and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING (UPDATED AT 1:41 PM ON JULY 2, 2026) AGENDA 3:00 PM July 2, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the June 18, 2026, Council Meeting. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE To present to the Mayor and City Council, a special presentation of an authentic replication of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. Informational Item 3.2. EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION To present to the Mayor and City Council the recognition of Haley Wetterauer, local Eagle Scout. Informational Item 3.3. HINESVILLE SKATE SOCIETY To present to the Mayor and City Council, information regarding the Hinesville Skate Society. Informational Item 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. URBAN CAMPING ORDINANCE #2026-08 To present to the Mayor and City Council for Consideration, a proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08. Action Item 5. PLANNING AND ZONING 6. PUBLIC HEARING 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS LICENSE 9. PUBLIC COMMENT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 15:00

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Council considers zoning for Heritage Pointe Phase 3 and transient merchant licenses

The City Council will consider a preliminary plat for 139 single-family lots at Heritage Pointe Ph. 3. The meeting also includes appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Live Oak Public Library Board, as well as requests for fireworks merchant licenses.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM June 18, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. 2. MINUTES To approve the June 4, 2026, Council Meeting minutes. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. RECOGNITION OF LAQRISSUA BOLTON FOR 24 YEARS OF SERVICE To Present to the Mayor and Council, Hinesville Downtown Development Authority's (HDDA) employee, LaQrissua Bolton, for Her 24 Years of Dedicated Service. Informational Item 3.2. HPD JUNIOR CITIZENS' ACADEMY CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS To Present to the Mayor and Council the Hinesville Police Department's Junior Citizens' Academy Attendees and Certificates Informational Item 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, an Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission by Mayor Pro Tem Diana F. Reid, (District 1). Action Item 4.2. LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, An Appointment to the Live Oak Public Library Board. Action Item 5. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 15:00

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Council considers subdivision plat, city appointments, and business licenses

The City Council will review several action items including a new housing subdivision and various municipal appointments. The agenda also includes requests for transient merchant and alcohol licenses.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA UPDATED AT 3:45 PM AGENDA 3:00 PM June 4, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the May 21, 2026, Council Meeting 3. PRESENTATIONS 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the 2026 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Action Item 4.2. 2026 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDED AGENCIES To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Public Service Agencies Selected to receive Funding for the 2026 Program Year Informational Item 4.3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, a Historic Preservation Commission Appointment for Mayor Pro Tem Reid, (District 1). Action Item 4.4. URBAN CAMPING ORDINANCE #2026-08 To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, a Proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08 Informational Item 5. PLANNING AND ZONING 5.1. LAKESIDE A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 21, 2026 · 15:00

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Hinesville City Council discusses board appointments and public works projects

The City Council will consider several expired or new appointments for local boards and committees. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure updates, equipment purchases, and a proposed urban camping ordinance.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM May 21, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the May 7, 2026, Council Meeting. 3. PRESENTATIONS 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. HINESVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority Board Expired Appointments Action Item 4.2. ETHICS COMMITTEE BOARD APPOINTMENTS To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Ethics Committee Board Expired Appointments Action Item 4.3. HAMPO CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Hinesville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (HAMPO) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointment Informational Item 5. PLANNING AND ZONING 6. PUBLIC HEARING 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, a Historic Preservation Commission Appointment for Mayor Pro Tem R [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 7, 2026 · 15:00

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Hinesville City Council discusses zoning, tax rates, and infrastructure projects

The City Council will consider several planning items including townhome subdivisions and rezoning petitions. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2026 health insurance plan, estimated tax rollback rates, and various board appointments.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM May 7, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the April 16, 2026 Council Meeting 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. HPD OFFICER CASSANDRA CARTER AND CORPORAL EARL THOMAS, LIFE- SAVING RECOGNITION To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Recognition of HPD Officer Cassandra Carter and Corporal Earl Thomas for their Life-Saving Actions in Response to a Severe Injury Incident Involving Significant Blood Loss. Informational Item 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Historic Preservation Commission Appointments for Councilmember Newby, District 4. This appointment expires on May 2, 2026. Action Item 4.2. HINESVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD To Inform Mayor and Council of the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority Board Appointments set to expire. Thomas Ratcliffe, Dana Ingram, Sabrina Newby, and Shonda Mickel appointments expire on May 6, 2026 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 15:00

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Hinesville City Council discusses zoning, board appointments, and GDOT safety plans

The City Council will consider several board appointments and a UDO amendment regarding accessory building setbacks. The meeting also includes a vote on a sidewalk waiver for the Technology Drive Extension and a resolution supporting a GDOT safety improvement plan.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM April 16, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the April 2, 2026, Council Meeting 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. LIBERTY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/CVB UPDATE To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, Leah Poole, CEO of the Liberty County Chamber/CVB Quarterly Activities Update. Informational Item 3.2. PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAM, ELIGIBLE AGENCIES Public Service Agency Program application submissions and Council conflict of interest. Informational Item 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. CITY OF HINESVILLE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, City of Hinesville Development Authority Board Appointments expire on March 7, 2026. Appointments are Made by Mayor and Council. Action Item 4.2. CITIZENS SIGN APPEALS BOARD To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, the Citizens Sign Appeals Board Appointments Action Item 4.3. UDO AMENDMENT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SETBACKS (ORDINANCE # [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 15:00

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Council to consider resolution supporting GDOT safety plan for SR 119

The Hinesville City Council will consider Resolution #2026-04 supporting GDOT's Safety Improvement Concept Plan for SR 119 from Pafford Street to Hendry Street. They will also review a final plat for a 28-lot single-family subdivision expansion in Waterfield Subdivision and open bids for Liberty Transit rolling stock replacement. Presentations include Community Development Week activities and an update from the Liberty County SOAR Re-Entry Center.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM April 2, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the March 19, 2026, Council Meeting. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3.1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #2026-04 STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (GDOT) SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT PLAN To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, Resolution #2026-04 For Approval Supporting The State Of Georgia Department Of Transportation's (GDOT) Safety Improvement Concept Plan For SR 119 Pafford Street to Hendry Street. Informational Item 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, activities for 2026 Community Development Week. Informational Item 4.2. SOAR RE-ENTRY CENTER To present to Mayor and Council, a summary of activities and services of the Liberty County SOAR Re-Entry Program. Informational Item 4.3. ENGINEERING PROJECT UPDATE To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, an update on current Engineering Projects. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 15:00

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City Council to consider police department's request for a new transport van

The Hinesville City Council will approve the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting and discuss several action items. Council members will hear a proposal for a lynching memorial and a UDO amendment for accessory building setbacks (Ordinance #2026-02). The council will also consider the police department's requests to purchase a new transport van and new public safety radios. Additional informational items include a GDOT safety improvement concept plan for SR 119 between Pafford Street and Hendry Street.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM March 19, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Diana F. Reid COUNCIL MEMBERS Jason R. Floyd Vicky C. Nelson Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the March 5, 2026, Council Meeting. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. PROPOSED MEMORIAL PRESENTATION To present for the Mayor and Council a proposal for the creation of a lynching memorial in Hinesville. Informational Item 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. CITIZENS SIGN APPEALS BOARD To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, the Citizens Sign Appeals Board Appointments that will expire on April 15, 2026. Mayor Riles's appointee, Randy Branch. and Mayor Pro Tem Reid's appointee, Yvonne Woods. Action Item 5. PLANNING AND ZONING 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1. UDO AMENDMENT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SETBACKS (ORDINANCE #2026- 02) To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, a UDO Amendment for Accessory Building Setbacks (Ordinance #2026-02). Action Item 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #2026-04 STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (GDOT) SAFETY IMPROVEMENT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 15:00

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Police Department seeks council approval to buy new police vehicles

The council will approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting and consider several action items. Key decisions include an amendment to Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06, the election of a Mayor Pro Tempore, and approval of police department requests to surplus and purchase police vehicles. The council will also select Southern Civil, LLC as the construction manager‑at‑risk for the Water Reclamation Facility expansion and review the design for a new First Preparatory Christian Academy building at Bradwell Street and Memorial Drive.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM March 5, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Vicky C. Nelson COUNCIL MEMBERS Diana F. Reid Jason R. Floyd Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. RECITATION 1.1. RECITATION FROM DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S SPEECH, "I HAVE A DREAM" 2. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 3. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026, Council Meeting. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION To Present for the Mayor and Council, a special presentation honoring Judge Kenneth Pangburn for his years of service with the City of Hinesville Municipal Court. Informational Item 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. ANIMAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #2025-06 To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06. Action Item 5.2. CITY OF HINESVILLE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, City of Hinesville Development Authority Board Appointments expire on March 7, 2026. Appointments are Made by Mayor and Council. Action Item 5.3. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, The Election of Mayor Pro Tempore. Action Item [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 15:00

City Council

Council to vote on GDOT grant, animal ordinance, and road repairs

The Hinesville City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution to apply for GDOT Carbon Reduction Program funding, awarding a bid for Hwy 196 Pump Station repair, approving a change order for Kings Road Cul de Sac construction, and opening bids for Bryant Commons Bridge repair. The council also will hold a public hearing on an animal ordinance amendment and consider amendments to personnel grievance procedures.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM February 19, 2026 Council Chamber UPDATED 2/19/2026 at 12:20 pm MAYOR PRO TEM Vicky C. Nelson COUNCIL MEMBERS Diana F. Reid Jason R. Floyd Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the February 5, 2026, Council Meeting minutes. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1. THE POWER 100 LITERACY LEADERS PRESENTATION To Present to the Mayor and Council, a presentation regarding Liberty County Schools Literacy Initiative, The Power of 100 Literacy Leaders. Informational Item 3.2. ENGINEERING PROJECT UPDATE To Present for Mayor and Council Information — Engineering Project Update Informational Item 3.3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATES To Present for Mayor and Council, Community Development Department Updates. Informational Item 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. ANIMAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #2025-06 To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06. Informational Item 4.2. RESOLUTION #2026-02 CITY OF HINESVILLE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SECTIONS 14.02 AND 14.03 GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS PROCEDURES AMENDMEN [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 15:00

City Council

City Council to open bid for fire department public safety radios

The Hinesville City Council will approve the minutes from the January 15 meeting and hear presentations on employee development programs. Council members will consider several planning and zoning actions, including rezoning petitions, a final plat for a 140‑lot subdivision, and a variance request. An opening bid for fire department public safety radios and two personnel policy resolutions will also be addressed. Additional items include business license requests and public comment.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM February 5, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Vicky C. Nelson COUNCIL MEMBERS Diana F. Reid Jason R. Floyd Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the January 15, 2026, Council Meeting. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1. GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION'S (GMA) EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM To Present for the Mayor and Council, employee participants who have successfully completed the Employee Development Program and Supervisory Leadership Skills Development Program. Informational Item 5. PLANNING AND ZONING 5.1. REVISED CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR REZONING PETITION 2025-25-H To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, A Request to Revise a Special Condition of Approval for Rezoning Petition 2025-25-H for Nancy O'Neal's property on Flowers Drive and W. Oglethorpe Hwy. (District #5) Action Item 5.2. THE VILLAS AT STONEHENGE FINAL PLAT To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Request by Roberson Stone Henge Development, LLC, for Final Plat Approval for a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 15:00

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Council to consider rezoning 0.90 acres from single‑family to multi‑family in District 4

The Hinesville City Council will vote on a petition to rezone 0.90 acres in District 4 from R‑12 (single‑family residential) to MFR (multi‑family residential). The meeting also includes consideration of an amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance (#2025-06) and a change to the Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance #2026-01) to allow Type B home occupations. Additional items are the renewal of 2026 alcohol beverage licenses for several local businesses and several informational presentations.

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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org MAYOR Karl A. Riles CITY MANAGER Ryan J. Arnold CITY CLERK Estella L. Roberson CITY ATTORNEY Linnie Darden III MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM January 15, 2026 Council Chamber MAYOR PRO TEM Vicky C. Nelson COUNCIL MEMBERS Diana F. Reid Jason R. Floyd Dexter L. Newby José A. Ortiz, Jr. 1. INVOCATION A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. 2. MINUTES To approve the minutes from the December 18, 2025, Council Meeting. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3.1. ANIMAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #2025-06 To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06. Informational Item 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1. SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF 2025 GRPA DISTRICT 2 STATE CHAMPIONS To Present to Mayor and Council the 2025 GRPA District 2 State Champions for Special Recognition. Informational Item 4.2. LIBERTY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/CVB UPDATE To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, Leah Poole, CEO of the Liberty County Chamber/CVB Quarterly Activities Update. Informational Item 4.3. 2026 POINT IN TIME COUNT To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, details regarding the 2026 Point in Time Count. Informational Item 5. PLANNING AND ZONING 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1. ORDINANCE # 2026-01 FOR UDO AMENDMENTS To Present for Mayor and Council C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 1, 2026 · 15:00

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Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,430/mo (645 assisted households · 2025)

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